Antis to stage Starbucks Boycott on Valentine's Day

[BerkshireHunter]

The Starbucks story is coming up soon on cnbc, lets listen to what those shills have to say.

 

[joeendris]

Wonder if the cops will show up at every starbucks in full SWAT gear, waiting for the "criminals" to exit. Then arrest-on-sight....for being, you know, criminals.

 

[davemata]

Naw, there was an SPD guy in here earlier, didn't even scan the room for freedom lovers.

 

[FrugalFannie]

At Drum Hill this morning. Met up with a bunch of NES'ers. Any excuse to meet some gun owners I may not have met otherwise.

 

[Roman]

 

[LoginName]

LOL!!!

Sounds like their foot stomping little boycott is a massive fail.

Even their FecesBook page has only 233 "likes"...

http://www.facebook.com/GunVictimsAction

On our side...

The Facebook “event” that Levine started with fellow gun-heads Dale Paris and Bryan Reynolds has catapulted to more than 22,000 attendees with more than 2,000 “maybes,” and upwards of 110,000 others that had been invited.

Levine has even suggested using $2 bills to indicate the support for the second amendment; the right to bear arms.

“I’m going to make it rain with $2 bills at Starbucks,” Levine said.

http://www.loudountimes.com/index.p...s_again_an_open_carry_policy_battleground123/

I really like the $2.00 bill idea.

 

[davemata]

I had hoped to join you two, but had to go into the office sooner than I anticipated. I did swing by the one in Arlington Center for a hot chocolate and raspberry scone.

Sorry you couldn't make it. We can set aside a time again in the future!

 

[hqp921]

The one in Newton/Needham was bustling... I even picked up stuff for my co-workers.

- HP

 

[minininjer]

I had hoped to join you two, but had to go into the office sooner than I anticipated. I did swing by the one in Arlington Center for a hot chocolate and raspberry scone.

Sorry you couldn't make it. We can set aside a time again in the future!

Agreed. Some other time!

 

[AtticTroll]

TWtommers & I were there @ about 8:30 this morning, sitting right in the middle talking guns.......no one cared a bit of course. Still, good to get out there, plus I hopped next door & picked this up:

That Glenrothes is VERY nice stuff.....

 

[Iram]

As of 7:30 AM EST, the Westford Starbucks was reasonably busy; no fliers out.
As of 7:40 AM EST, the line was almost out the door.

I bought a cup, but that's the worst coffee I've ever drank.

 

[edin508]

Hit up Westwood Starbucks in my First Defense T-shirt.
Nothing out of the ordinary there.

 

[Bostonian23]

went to dedham this afternoon, nothing out of the ordinary .

 

[davidgw]

Gracie and I went to the Starbucks at Garden City, Craanston, RI this afternoon; waitress didn't notice anything out of the ordinary as far as business was concerned, but I thanked her and the store for not trying to infringe, anyway. Also picked up a gift card as well as two coffees, just for future use....

 

[Deer Slayer]

Thats just ridiculous I now support starbucks

 

[meth0d]

Hit up Westwood Starbucks in my First Defense T-shirt.
Nothing out of the ordinary there.

went to dedham this afternoon, nothing out of the ordinary .

Same thing at the one by the Bourne Bridge.

 

[Grimlock]

Hit up the Huntington Ave one again, but for the misses about 5ish. Nothing going on. Did tip the guy a fiver and said thank you for supporting the 2nd Amendment.

 

[Scott D.]

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Anti-Gun-Group-Boycotting-Starbucks-139304753.html

http://www.hawaiireporter.com/starb...-counter-rally-in-hawaii-and-other-states/123

The Facebook comments following this article make my blood boil! I don't really know why I bother reading them.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/02/14/424574/starbucks-gun-boycott/?mobile=nc

 

[soam]

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Anti-Gun-Group-Boycotting-Starbucks-139304753.html

http://www.hawaiireporter.com/starb...-counter-rally-in-hawaii-and-other-states/123

The Facebook comments following this article make my blood boil! I don't really know why I bother reading them.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/02/14/424574/starbucks-gun-boycott/?mobile=nc

From what I saw, a majority of the comments were positive. There were a few dedicated naysayers (some guitarist named Ron chief among them), but for the most part people seemed supportive of Starbucks.

 

[Dmn0166]

I was sure to stop by both starbucks located along my delivery and pickup route. (work for fedex). Swampscott and marblehead.

 

[Ink]

Yup. This stuff kicks the hell out of D&D.
And yes, my microwave has a Magpul sticker on it and, my Jeep's Comm2A Sticker. You know your jealous!

 

[Coyote Hunter]

Was at drum hill this morning, met some great NESers, had some great conversation

 

[Ink]

where is the "BOYCOTT: you're doing it wrong" de-motivational poster?

 

[Scott D.]

I wasn't able to get to one today so I just placed an order online for a box of K-cups and a mug.

 

[Bill Nance]

We just got back from Starbucks, O/Cing.

We made a point to thank the staff. One said, "thanks!" with a big smile. One said: "Of course we don't kick you guys out, it's your right!" The other one said: "Is that a FN? I carry a Ruger."

According to the clerk, they'd had several people come in today and mentioned support for 2A. -And this in a tiny little store thay maybe sees 50 people on any given day, so not a bad showing.

 

[Arto]

Hit 3 Starbucks today - now I'm wired

 

[Coyote33]

Went in around 7:30 tonight. I didn't want a coffee, so got two $10 gift cards (one for my valentine!). I told him I was there to counter-protest the boycott. He said "There's a boycott?". I just told him yes, and figured he could find out for himself.

 

[bazfoo]

I got a triple espresso. Everything seemed normal. Oh well.

 

[Dirtypacman]

I showed my support and left $2.02 for a tip to boot.

 

[mikeyp]

I emailed Starbucks just to say thanks for this and got the following reply:

Dear Michael,


Thank you for contacting Starbucks.


Thank you for your feedback regarding Starbucks' policy on open carry laws.


At Starbucks, we deeply respect the views of our customers and recognize that there is significant and genuine passion surrounding the issue of open carry weapons laws. We comply with local laws and statutes in the communities we serve. Our long-standing approach to this issue remains unchanged and we abide by the laws that permit open carry in 43 U.S. states. Where these laws don't exist, openly carrying weapons in our stores is prohibited.



As the public debate around this issue continues, we encourage customers and advocacy groups from both sides to share their input with their public officials. We are extremely sensitive to the issue of gun violence in our society and believe that supporting local laws is the right way for us to ensure a safe environment for both partners and customers.


Sincerely,

Matthew
customer service
Starbucks